Music Theory for Older Adults
Have you been curious about all the musical terms you hear thrown about and don’t know what they mean? This is music theory!
City of Cambridge Senior Town Hall Meeting
This Senior Citizens Town Hall is part of the ongoing commitment of the Cambridge Mayor, the City Manager, and the Council on Aging to address the needs and concerns of Cambridge’s senior residents.
31-37 Mellen Street
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) purchased 31-37 Mellen Street, a 26,000 square foot property, from Lesley University in late December 2025. Located in the Baldwin neighborhood between Harvard Square and Porter Square, the site is in close proximity to the area’s many amenities including local retail restaurants, and the MBTA train stations and bus transportation.
The CHA is planning to create new affordable housing on the sites under the provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).
Valente Branch Book Club (Valente)
Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature! The Valente Branch will be reading a new fiction title monthly. March's selection will be The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett.
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library.
How to get the e-book and digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/.
No registration is required.
Valente Branch Book Club (Valente)
Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature! The Valente Branch will be reading a new fiction title monthly. February's selection will be The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate.
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library.
How to get the e-book and digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/.
No registration is required.
Short Books for Busy People Book Club (Valente)
Want to join a book club, but don't have much time to read? Join the Short Books for Busy People Book Club at Valente! All book selections will be fewer than 250 pages, and will encompass a wide range of fiction and nonfiction selections. Print copies are available for pickup at the Valente Branch Library. Ebook and eaudio copies are available through https://minuteman.overdrive.com
The book club selection for December will be Audition by Katie Kitamura.